Matthew Stafford Did What No NFL Quarterback Ever Has

Matthew Stafford, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in NFL history. In his 12-year tenure with the Lions, he threw a staggering 282 touchdown passes. On Monday night during a game against the Buffalo Bills, Stafford threw three more touchdowns in an overtime loss, bringing his total to 150 touchdown passes with the Los Angeles Rams.

Now, Stafford has become the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 150 or more touchdown passes with two different teams, making him a remarkable outlier in the sport.

Standing at 432 career touchdown passes, Stafford ranks sixth all-time in passing touchdowns. Notable quarterbacks such as Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady precede him. Favre leads the pack with 508 touchdowns, followed by Rodgers with 537, Manning with 539, Brees with 571, and Brady with a staggering 649.

At the age of 38, Stafford has signed with the Rams through the 2028 season. His revised contract includes a 2027 base salary and a 2028 roster bonus, with guarantee triggers decided each March. The extent of Stafford's playing career remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: his performance with the Lions was extraordinary, leaving a significant void for the rest of the league to fill.